Texas Residents Aim to Create New Town to Quiet Bitcoin Mining

Residents in Hood County, Texas, are seeking a new solution to combat noise pollution from a local Bitcoin mining operation. They plan to establish a town called ‘Mitchell Bend’ through a referendum. However, the mining company, Mara Holdings, is challenging this move by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company argues against the petition’s validity and alleges collusion amongst officials. Their facility houses over 60,000 ASIC machines that generate significant noise disturbances, prompting residents to push for separation.